Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Synopsis

Comedians and lifelong friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse share their personal and hilarious life experiences while travelling around the UK fishing for elusive species.

First Air Date: 2018-06-20

Last Air Date: 2025-10-26

Number of Seasons: 8

Number of Episodes: 50

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Bob Mortimer as Self
Paul Whitehouse as Self
Lee Mack as Self

Seasons

Specials (2020) - (6 Episodes)

Series 1 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Series 2 (2019) - (6 Episodes)

Series 3 (2020) - (6 Episodes)

Series 4 (2021) - (6 Episodes)

Series 5 (2022) - (6 Episodes)

Series 6 (2023) - (6 Episodes)

Series 7 (2024) - (8 Episodes)

Series 8 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Gone Christmas Fishing 2020 (2020-12-13)

Gone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.
Ep. 2: Gone Christmas Fishing 2021 (2021-12-26)

Paul takes Bob to the north of England in search of a prized English salmon. Alongside their canine friend Ted, they fish the river Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry.
Ep. 3: Gone Fishing Christmas 2022 (2022-12-24)

Bob and Paul travel to the northern islands of Norway on their most extreme fishing adventure yet and face the mighty maelstrom where tides collide and big fish await.
Ep. 4: Gone Hogmanay Fishing (2023-12-29)

In this special festive episode, Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Scotland to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations it has to offer. As well as fishing the rivers Dee, Tay and Ericht, they will be joined by an old friend for dinner, and a very special guest performs at their New Year’s Eve party.
Ep. 5: Gone Christmas Fishing 2024 (2024-12-24)

To celebrate another year of fishing, Paul and Bob travel to south west France to fish the River Lot and soak up the local French culture. Will Ted manage to make the journey too?
Ep. 6: Christmas 2025: Devon and Cornwall (2025-12-24)

Bob, Paul and Ted head to Devon and Cornwall for the festivities this year. They meet local legend Dawn French, have a bankside consultation with Dr Anand Patel and cook a meal with Paul Ainsworth.